Union Station – Spruce Street Parking Lot Panel
Greater Hartford Transit District
Hartford, CT

January 23, 2009

Russell St. John, Committee Chair Presiding......................................

Mr. St. John convened the Regular Meeting of the Spruce Street Parking Lot Panel at 1:30 p.m. in the Greater Hartford Transit District's Multipurpose Room at Union Station, One Union Place, Hartford, Connecticut. The Committee members present were Russell St. John, William Hall and Marilyn Pet. Representatives of the Greater Hartford Transit District staff included Vicki L. Shotland, Executive Director; DJ Gonzalez, Operations Administrator; and Kimberly A. Dunham, Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services. Also present was Bradshaw Smith, a resident of the Town of Windsor.

Ms. Dunham provided a brief overview of the results of decreasing the short term parking rate from $1.75 to $.50 in April of 2008. An analysis of actual income versus potential was reviewed and it was determined that a significant loss of revenue had occurred due to this rate decrease. Discussion ensued regarding lot occupancy levels, potential income, and whether decreasing the rate had alleviated the problem of congestion on Spruce Street. Advertising possibilities were also discussed and Mr. Gonzalez provided the group an update on the installation of the new parking lot equipment. Mr. Smith also commented on the proposed rate change.

Mr. Hall made motion that the short term parking rate be reinstated at $1.75 for thirty (30) minutes or less and that the District hold a Public Hearing to discuss changing the rate accordingly. Upon second by Mr. St. John, the motion passed unanimously.

Under Other Business, Mr. St. John commented on the condition of the parking lot and inquired about repaving or repair. Mr. Gonzalez responded that the cost to repave was excessive and that repairs will occur in the spring.

There being no further business brought before the Panel, Ms. Pet moved adjournment, which was seconded by Mr. Hall and approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 2:26 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Kimberly A. Dunham
Acting Committee Secretary